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25 Cards in this Set
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Bindle, n:
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bundle usually of bedding most likely carried by a hobo
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Recumbent, adj:
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lying down, leaning, idle
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Contemplated, v:
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to look at or view with continued attention, observe or study thoughtfully
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Anguished, adj:
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extreme mental distress;to suffer, feel, or exhibit anguish
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Yammered, v:
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to complain peevishly or whine
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Dissent, v:
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to differ in sentiment or opinion, esp. from the majority; withold assent; disagree
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Meager, adj:
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defcient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness
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Imperiously, adv:
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domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
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Derogatory, adj:
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tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing, disparaing
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Fawning, v:
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to exibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining or crying
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Equestrian, adj:
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of or pertaing to horse back irding or horseback riders
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Complacent, adj:
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pleased esp with oneself or one's merits advantages situation, ect., often with out awareness of potential danger
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Reprehensive, adj:
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the act of reproof; censure
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Pugnacious, adj:
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inclined to quarrel or fight; combative
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Mimic, v:
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to imitate or copy often playfully, mochking, sarcastic
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morosely, adv:
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gloomily or sullenly ill- humored as a person or mood
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Brusquely, adv:
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in an abrupt manner rought, blunt
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Belligerent, adj:
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warlike given to waging war
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Mauled, v:
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heavy, long- hanled hammer used esp to drive stakes piles or wedges
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Crestfallen, adj:
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dejected, disperited, discouraged
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Euchre, n:
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cards a game played by two three or four persons usually with the 32 but sometimes with 28 or 24 highest cards in the deck
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Raptly, adv:
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deeply engrossed or absorbed
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Retort, n:
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to reply to usually in a sharp or retaliatory way; reply in kind to
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Sulk, v:
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to remain silent or hold ones self aloof in a sullen ill humored or offended mood
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Mottled, adj:
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spotted or blotched in coloring
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